West Hill Road is in Woking and in Woking district. GU22 7UL is located in the Mount Hermon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Woking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Hill Road, Woking, GU22 7UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU22 7LQ, GU22 7UW, GU22 7UQ, GU22 0AD, GU22 7UG, GU22 7UP, GU22 7TZ, GU22 7UJ, GU22 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU22 7UL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 47.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 55.6% | 52.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GU22 7UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 52.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 34.3% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 58.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 32.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 65% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.6% | 77.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 65.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 15.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 65.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 14.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5.4% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Hill Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Canalside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Hill Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside and the 112th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Down West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-10-25 | £1,532,045 |
| Flat 2 West Hill West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-06-18 | £300,741 |
| West Hill Lodge West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-08-11 | £867,276 |
| Flat 9 West Hill West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-30 | £292,594 |
| Flat 8 West Hill West Hill Road, Woking, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-02 | £262,326 |
GU22 7UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Almond Avenue , Barnsbury GU22 0BB | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane , GU21 6NL | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfield Primary School Kingfield Road , GU22 9EQ | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horsell Village School Church Hill , Horsell GU21 4QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoe Valley School Egley Road , GU22 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woking High School Morton Road , Horsell GU21 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop David Brown School Albert Drive , GU21 5RF | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking College Rydens Way , GU22 9DL | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Surrey Short Stay School 45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park School Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AT | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Woking School Trust Church Hill House , Wilson Way GU21 4QW | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantles School Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoe Bridge School Hoe Place , Old Woking Road GU22 8JE | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd LeisureWestfield AvenueWestfieldWokingSurrey | 761 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Woking Leisure CentreKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 763 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | The Pool In The ParkKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 763 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | The Pool In The ParkKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 763 yd | |
| KFC | Orion GateGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woking Football Club | Woking Football ClubKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 675 yd | |
| Woking Snooker Centre | Woking Snooker CentreKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 675 yd | |
| Woking Park Bowls Club | Woking Park Bowls ClubKingfield RoadKingfieldWokingSurrey | 758 yd | |
| Sovereigns Public House | The Sovereigns Public HouseGuildford RoadWokingSurrey | 832 yd | |
| Old Woking And District Rec. Club | 33 Westfield RoadWestfieldWokingSurrey | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 95 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 969 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa JohnsUnit 4Technology House48 - 54 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 980 yd | |
| Zia | Zia157 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 1,010 yd | |
| Sokury Ltd | 3 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 745 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Petrol Filling Station Morrison82 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woking Fc (Laithwaite Community Stadium) LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM KINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Woking) WESTFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Westfield ELMBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Woking Leisure Centre & Pool In The Park KINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Barnsbury Primary School ALMOND AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Wishel Lawn Tennis Club FIRCROFT CLOSE | tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Woking Park OCKENDEN GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Loop Road LOOP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Woking Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club Pine Road | tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.